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myxoma

myx·o·ma [ mik sṓmə ] (plural myx·o·mas or myx·o·ma·ta [ mik sṓmətə ])

noun

Definition:

benign tumor: a benign tumor composed of mucus and gelatinous material embedded in connective tissue, typically in the heart where it can obstruct blood flow and lead to sudden unconsciousness

myx·o·ma·tous [ mik sómmətəss ] adjective

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